Spectacle frame

ABSTRACT

A spectacle frame having temples or sidepieces which are supported by the ears of a wearer and engage the head of a wearer at the occipital bone and parietal bone beyond the mastoid process. The temple ends have a Y-junction which grip the rear portion of the head of a wearer thus relieving pressures attendant with the wearing of spectacles having conventional temples. The upwardly extending leg of the Y-junction is adapted to engage the parietal bone whereas the downwardly extending leg of the Y-junction is adapted to engage the occipital bone.

United States Patent William L. Vinson [56] References Cited UNITEDSTATES PATENTS 2,108,074- 2/1938 McMahon 351/111 UX 3,475,083 10/1969Gitlin et a1. 351/111 X Primary Examiner-David Schonberg AssistantExaminer-John W. Leonard AttorneySeidel, Gonda & Goldhammer ABSTRACT: Aspectacle frame having temples or sidepieces which are supported by theears of a wearer and engage the head of a wearer at the occipital boneand parietal bone beyond the mastoid process. The temple ends have aY-junction which grip the rear portion of the head of a wearer thusrelieving pressures attendant with the wearing of spectacles havingconventional temples. The upwardly extending leg of the Y-junction isadapted to engage the parietal bone whereas the downwardly extending legof the Y-junction is adapted to engage the occipital bone.

PATENTEUUBT 1 2 IHTI M /v me WILLIAM L. vmsoN JTIDIPNEY T SPECTACLEFRAME The present invention relates to a spectacle frame, andparticularly, to a spectacle frame which has temples or sidepieces whichengage the head of a wearer beyond the mastoid process.

It is well known that pressures attendant to wearing spectacles andespecially those pressures attendant to the usage of temples whichterminate at the ear of a wearer can create irritation and discomfortfor a wearer. The temples encircle the ears so that the spectacles willbe prevented from shifting forwardly on the head of a wearer. However,such encirclement creates undesirable pressures, especially wherein theends of the temple-engaging members press inwardly against the headadjacent the ears of the wearer. Such pressures can cause headaches andshould be avoided.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a spectacle framehaving temples which engage the head of a wearer beyond the ears of awearer and beyond the mastoid process.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a spectacleframe having temples which terminate in a Y-junction wherein one leg ofthe junction is adapted to engage the occipital bone and the other legof the junction is adapted to engage the parietal bone.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a spectacleframe wherein temples are provided which are supported by the ears of awearer, the temples terminating in a Y- junction, the portions of theY-junction being biased inwardly in order to firmly engage the head of awearer.

It is still a further object of the present invention to provide aspectacle frame which will eliminate the undesirable pressures attendantto wearing spectacles having conventional temples. 7

Other objects will appear hereinafter.

The above and other objects are accomplished by means of the presentinvention. The spectacle frame of this invention includes temples orsidepieces which are given support by the ears of a wearer but whichengage the head of a wearer substantially beyond the ears. The templesterminate in a Y-junction wherein the upstanding leg of the Y engagesthe parietal bone and the downwardly depending leg engages the occipitalbone. The Y-junction extends beyond the mastoid process and the ends ofthe legs are directed inwardly so that shifting or movement of theglasses on the head of a wearer is prevented.

The upstanding leg of the Y-junction is shorter than the downwardlydepending leg thereof. The downwardly depending leg performs thegreatest gripping function as it bends around and engages the occipitalbone which provides substantial support for the spectacles andsubstantially prevents shifting thereof. The upwardly extending legcooperates with the downwardly depending leg to prevent shifting of thespectacles on the head of a wearer. The remainder of the spectacleframe, with the exception of the temples, is conventional.

For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there is shown in thedrawings a form which is presently preferred, it being understood,however, that this invention is not limited to the precise arrangementsand instrumentalifies shown.

FIG. 1 is a side elevation of an individual wearing spectacles havingtemples which form the basis of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a rear elevation view of the wearer of FIG. 1 showing theY-junction at the temple ends; and

FIG. 3 is a top elevation view of the spectacle frame produced inaccordance with the present invention.

Referring now to the drawings in detail, wherein like reference numeralsindicate like structure throughout the several views, there is shown inFIGS. 1-3 spectacles generally indicated by the reference numeral 10.The spectacles are shown on a wearer l2.

The spectacles 10 include temples l4 and 16. The temples l4 and 16 aresubstantially identical and therefore only one of the temples will bedescribed in detail. The temples are identical in structure, althoughone temple is particularly adapted for the left side of the spectacles,whereas the other temple is particularly adapted to the right side ofthe spectacles. Therefore, identical structure on temple 16 will beindicated by a prime notation of the same reference. numeral used indescribing temple 14.

The temples are connected to a front frame I8. The front frame 18 andtemples 14 and 16 comprise the spectacle frame. The front frame isconventional. Conventional connecting means may be utilized to securetemples 14 and 16 to the front frame 18.

Temple 14 terminates in a Y-junction 20. The (junction 20 includes anupstanding leg 22 and a downwardly depending leg 24. The upstanding leg22 is substantially shorter than the downwardly depending leg 24. Thedownwardly depending leg 24 extends further rearwardly then theupstanding leg 22. The ends of the legs 22 and 24 are biased inwardly soas to provide a gripping means for gripping the head of a wearer so thatthe spectacles 10 will not shift or fall oh" the wearer 12.

The temple I4 is supported by the junction of the ear to the wearer'shead which junction has generally a V-shape. The

25 junction of the ear to the head provides a natural support for thetemples l4 and 16.

The temples l4 and 16 extend beyond the mastoid process 30. Theupstanding leg 22 of the temple I4 is adapted to engage the parietalbone 26, the general configuration of which is outlined by phantom linesin FIG. I. The downwardly depending leg 24 is adapted to engage theoccipital bone 28 also designated by phantom lines in FIGS. 1 and 2 ofthe drawing.

The ends of the legs which form the Y-junctions are directed inwardly toprovide engagement of the legs 22 and 24 with the head of a wearer ofthe spectacles 10.

By use of the temples of the present invention, pressure hehind the earwhich is attendant with usage of conventional temples is entirelyavoided and yet the temples of the present invention will not permit thespectacles to shift or fall from the head of a wearer.

The spectacle frame of the present invention may be composed of anysuitable material such as plastic. The temples may be ornamented withjewelry such as rhinestones to enhance the appearance thereof.

The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms withoutdeparting from the spirit or essential attributes thereof.

I claim:

1. In a spectacle frame of the type having a front frame with templesattached thereto, said temples adapted to be supported by and to extendbeyond the ears of a wearer, the improvement comprising, each of saidtemples terminating remote from said front frame and beyond each mastoidprocess in the head of a wearer in first and second diverging legs, eachof said first legs extending upwardly and rearwardly of its respectivetemple and being biased inwardly to engage the respective parietal bonein the head of a wearer, each of said second legs extending downwardlyand rearwardly of its respective temple and being biased inwardly, eachof said second legs being longer than each of said first legs andextending rearwardly of said first legs to engage the occipital bone inthe head of a wearer, and each of said first and second legs cooperatingwith their respective temples and said front frame to constrain saidspectacle frame on the head by pressure applied to the parietal andoccipital bones in the head of a wearer while avoiding pressure oneither mastoid process.

1. In a spectacle frame of the type having a front frame with templesattached thereto, said temples adapted to be supported by and to extendbeyond the ears of a wearer, the improvement comprising, each of saidtemples terminating remote from said front frame and beyond each mastoidprocess in the head of a wearer in first and second diverging legs, eachof said first legs extending upwardly and rearwardly of its respectivetemple and being biased inwardly to engage the respective parietal bonein the head of a wearer, each of said second legs extending downwardlyand rearwardly of its respective temple and being biased inwArdly, eachof said second legs being longer than each of said first legs andextending rearwardly of said first legs to engage the occipital bone inthe head of a wearer, and each of said first and second legs cooperatingwith their respective temples and said front frame to constrain saidspectacle frame on the head by pressure applied to the parietal andoccipital bones in the head of a wearer while avoiding pressure oneither mastoid process.